Seniors ready to handle business

10:34 AM,
Nov. 18, 2013

Northwestern State coach Jay Thomas is confident his team will bounce back from a loss to McNeese State.

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Northwestern State football coach Jay Thomas isn't worried about the Demons' ability to rebound from a loss at arch-rival McNeese State heading into another rivalry battle Saturday afternoon at 1 in Turpin Stadium against Stephen F. Austin.

"We will be ready, no doubt," he said Sunday evening after meeting with his team. "I said after the game last night that I would get them ready, but looking at our seniors, especially, in the Ready Room tonight, I believe they're going to handle that business."

There was no mistaking the level of frustration, however, in the wake of a 43-17 loss to No. 9 ...